Antique Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Uda Kunimune with Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Summary This blade is attributed to the work of Uda Kunimune (宇多国宗), a swordsmith active from the Nanbokuchō period to the early Muromachi period. He was one of the leading swordsmiths of the Uda school and a successor in the lineage of Uda Kunimitsu (宇多国光). Kunimune’s works are known for their well-forged jigane (steel texture) and practical yet elegant hamon (tempering pattern), reflecting the influence of the Yamato-den tradition. His swords were valued for their durability and cutting ability, making them highly sought after by samurai during turbulent times. Uda (宇多) is the prestigious school that originally flourished during the Nanbokuchoto-mid Muromachi period(approx. 1334-1491). It was founded by Kunimitsu(国光) in the late Kamakura period. The school was located in Etchu province in Toyama prefecture today. Kunimitsu was originally from Yamato Uda Gun(大和宇多郡), located in Nara prefecture but moved to Etchu in the late Kamakura period (1299-1333) with his apprentices including the first-gen Kunifusa(国房), and Kunimune(国宗). Kunimune played an essential role for the school to flourish after they moved to Etchu province. Uda school was famous for producing practically designed blades, which were desirable during Nanbokucho- Muromachi period. Among other schools in the Hokuriku region (the northwestern part of Honshu), Uda school was the most prominent school. It is appraised as a Tokubetsu Hozon Token (特別保存刀剣) issued by NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai:日本美術刀剣保存協会). This authentication paper was only given to authentic Japanese swords, especially well preserved and high quality with artistic value.avex *Please keep in mind that there are a couple of minor Kitae Kizu on this blade. If you like to know the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. 【 Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 70.8 cm (27.8inches) Curvature(Sori) : 1 .0 cm (0.39 inches) Hamon : The crystalline structure which forms along the cutting edge of a blade as a result of the hardening process Jimon(Jihada) : visible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during forging process Kissaki : Kissaki is the tip of the Japanese sword. Nakago : Nakago is the tang of the Japanese sword. Japanese swordsmiths left the black rust on the tang because it prevents red rust while the tang is in its handle. And the discoloration of the tang was created over time, and it is a great indicator for a Japanese sword specialist to estimate when the sword was forged. Koshirae : Koshirae is the mounting of the Japanese sword. There are several parts that consist of Koshirae such as Saya(Scabbard), Tsuka(Handle), Tsuba(Handguard). Fuchi-Kashira : A pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt. Tsuka and Menuki : Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration. This menuki features a creature presumably resembling a Shishi (獅子), a guardian lion found in Japanese and East Asian culture. The Shishi symbolizes protection and the warding off of evil spirits. In Japan, it is commonly associated with Komainu (狛犬), guardian statues placed at the entrances of temples and shrines, believed to prevent malevolent forces from entering. Tsuba and Habaki : Tsuba is the handguard for the Japanese Sword and Habaki is the equipment to make the blade not touch its scabbard inside. It prevents the blade from getting rusty and chipped. This tsuba features both a dragon and a sword depicted together. The dragon is a mythical creature symbolizing strength and protection in East Asian cultures. In Japan, dragons are also revered as water deities, representing power, dignity, and a mysterious presence. The sword depicted may represent the Kurikara-ken (倶利伽羅剣), a sacred blade in esoteric Buddhism. This sword, wielded by Fudō Myō-ō (Acala), is engulfed in flames and symbolizes the power to cut through evil. The K
NihontoWatch無銘 · Uda · 応永 · 長さ 70.8cm · 反り 1cm
脇物 · 越中 · 1394-1428頃
刀剣大鑑 上位37%
現在1点販売中
國宗の位置づけを、日本刀全体および伝統・時代・時期ごとに示します。各位（随一・屈指・有数・著名）は、NBTHK および文化庁による指定に加え、三作や名物帳などの歴史的栄誉を加味したものです。
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脇物 · 越中
時期区分: 宇多· 1390–1596
現在35点販売中
古宇多が南北朝期までの草創を画したのに対し、本区分はその後を承けて室町時代を通じて継続した越中宇多派を扱う。説示によれば、宇多派は鎌倉時代末期の文保頃、大和国宇陀郡から越中に移住した古入道国光を祖とし、南北朝期の国房・国宗・国次らを承けて、同名相継ぎながら室町時代末期に亘って栄えた。南北朝期を降らぬ作を古宇多と呼ぶのに対し、その後のものを宇多と汎称しており、本区分はまさにこの後者にあたる。応永を最古とする国久、初代国光の子と伝える国宗の系、永享から天正に及ぶ国長、永享・永正の国吉、天文頃の平国・真国、さらに国清・友久ら、国の字を冠す諸工が代を重ねて活躍した。元来が大和宇陀郡の出自であるため大和気質を色濃く残しつつ、越中の先達則重や江に倣った相州伝風をも併せ持つのが、北国に根を下ろしたこの一派の地盤である。 後代宇多の作風は、板目に杢を交えて総体に肌立ち、地沸がつき地景が入る鍛えに、かねが黒みをおびて淡く白け映りの立つ点に北国の地方色が顕著に表れる。刃文は中直刃調に小互の目を連れ、小のたれや小尖り刃を交え、匂勝ちに小沸がつき、つぶらな沸を交えて金筋・砂流しがかかり、帽子は先尖りごころに小丸となって長く返るものが多い。応永頃の国久・友久のように小板目がよく錬れて精美に詰み、地刃明るく冴える優品がある一方、室町期に降るにつれて作は定型化し、身幅の割に寸の延びた短刀姿や先反りのつく姿など室町の体配を示すようになる。平国や国長には飛焼・湯走りを交えてやや皆焼状を呈し、覇気迫力に富む作もみえる。総じて、古宇多が相州上工に紛れんばかりの古色と変化を見せたのに対し、後代は肌立ちがやや粗くなり、北陸物らしい黒みのある鉄色が一段と地方色を強める点に差がある。 後代宇多を古宇多と分かつ鑑定の要点は、説示が古色の有無に置く。古宇多が来国光・国次に紛れんばかりの精良さと激しい働きを見せるのに対し、後代は地鉄の黒みと白け映り、肌立ちごころの鍛えに地方色が強まり、茎先の張る茎仕立や国の字の銘振りに見処があるとされる。主要工としては、応永頃の国久・友久を上工とし、国宗・国次・国房はそれぞれ代を重ね、文明・天文の年紀を有する作も存して時代の指標となる。能州笠師に移った国長のように、信国に通う作風を示す傍系もみえる。在銘作は比較的稀で、無銘極めや諸国に伝来した作によって同派の広がりが知られ、富山をはじめ北陸ゆかりの伝来を持つものが少なくない。
保存刀剣のうち、出来が一層優れ、保存状態も良好と認められたものです。再刃や、室町・江戸期の多くの無銘作は対象外となり、保存刀剣より高い基準が課されます。
日本美術刀剣保存協会（NBTHK）は、1948年に設立され、文化庁の監督を受ける公益財団法人で、東京・刀剣博物館に本部を置きます。専門の審査員が出品作を直接審査し、美術的・歴史的価値に応じた鑑定書を発行します。NBTHKの鑑定書は、日本刀および刀装具の真正性を示す最も広く認知された基準です。
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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Uda Kunimune with Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Summary This blade is attributed to the work of Uda Kunimune (宇多国宗), a swordsmith active from the Nanbokuchō period to the early Muromachi period. He was one of the leading swordsmiths of the Uda school and a successor in the lineage of Uda Kunimitsu (宇多国光). Kunimune’s works are known for their well-forged jigane (steel texture) and practical yet elegant hamon (tempering pattern), reflecting the influence of the Yamato-den tradition. His swords were valued for their durability and cutting ability, making them highly sought after by samurai during turbulent times. Uda (宇多) is the prestigious school that originally flourished during the Nanbokuchoto-mid Muromachi period(approx. 1334-1491). It was founded by Kunimitsu(国光) in the late Kamakura period. The school was located in Etchu province in Toyama prefecture today. Kunimitsu was originally from Yamato Uda Gun(大和宇多郡), located in Nara prefecture but moved to Etchu in the late Kamakura period (1299-1333) with his apprentices including the first-gen Kunifusa(国房), and Kunimune(国宗). Kunimune played an essential role for the school to flourish after they moved to Etchu province. Uda school was famous for producing practically designed blades, which were desirable during Nanbokucho- Muromachi period. Among other schools in the Hokuriku region (the northwestern part of Honshu), Uda school was the most prominent school. It is appraised as a Tokubetsu Hozon Token (特別保存刀剣) issued by NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai:日本美術刀剣保存協会). This authentication paper was only given to authentic Japanese swords, especially well preserved and high quality with artistic value.avex *Please keep in mind that there are a couple of minor Kitae Kizu on this blade. If you like to know the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. 【 Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 70.8 cm (27.8inches) Curvature(Sori) : 1 .0 cm (0.39 inches) Hamon : The crystalline structure which forms along the cutting edge of a blade as a result of the hardening process Jimon(Jihada) : visible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during forging process Kissaki : Kissaki is the tip of the Japanese sword. Nakago : Nakago is the tang of the Japanese sword. Japanese swordsmiths left the black rust on the tang because it prevents red rust while the tang is in its handle. And the discoloration of the tang was created over time, and it is a great indicator for a Japanese sword specialist to estimate when the sword was forged. Koshirae : Koshirae is the mounting of the Japanese sword. There are several parts that consist of Koshirae such as Saya(Scabbard), Tsuka(Handle), Tsuba(Handguard). Fuchi-Kashira : A pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt. Tsuka and Menuki : Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration. This menuki features a creature presumably resembling a Shishi (獅子), a guardian lion found in Japanese and East Asian culture. The Shishi symbolizes protection and the warding off of evil spirits. In Japan, it is commonly associated with Komainu (狛犬), guardian statues placed at the entrances of temples and shrines, believed to prevent malevolent forces from entering. Tsuba and Habaki : Tsuba is the handguard for the Japanese Sword and Habaki is the equipment to make the blade not touch its scabbard inside. It prevents the blade from getting rusty and chipped. This tsuba features both a dragon and a sword depicted together. The dragon is a mythical creature symbolizing strength and protection in East Asian cultures. In Japan, dragons are also revered as water deities, representing power, dignity, and a mysterious presence. The sword depicted may represent the Kurikara-ken (倶利伽羅剣), a sacred blade in esoteric Buddhism. This sword, wielded by Fudō Myō-ō (Acala), is engulfed in flames and symbolizes the power to cut through evil. The K
NihontoWatch無銘 · Uda · 応永 · 長さ 70.8cm · 反り 1cm
脇物 · 越中 · 1394-1428頃
刀剣大鑑 上位37%
現在1点販売中
國宗の位置づけを、日本刀全体および伝統・時代・時期ごとに示します。各位（随一・屈指・有数・著名）は、NBTHK および文化庁による指定に加え、三作や名物帳などの歴史的栄誉を加味したものです。
各項目を選ぶと評価方法が表示されます。
脇物 · 越中
時期区分: 宇多· 1390–1596
現在35点販売中
古宇多が南北朝期までの草創を画したのに対し、本区分はその後を承けて室町時代を通じて継続した越中宇多派を扱う。説示によれば、宇多派は鎌倉時代末期の文保頃、大和国宇陀郡から越中に移住した古入道国光を祖とし、南北朝期の国房・国宗・国次らを承けて、同名相継ぎながら室町時代末期に亘って栄えた。南北朝期を降らぬ作を古宇多と呼ぶのに対し、その後のものを宇多と汎称しており、本区分はまさにこの後者にあたる。応永を最古とする国久、初代国光の子と伝える国宗の系、永享から天正に及ぶ国長、永享・永正の国吉、天文頃の平国・真国、さらに国清・友久ら、国の字を冠す諸工が代を重ねて活躍した。元来が大和宇陀郡の出自であるため大和気質を色濃く残しつつ、越中の先達則重や江に倣った相州伝風をも併せ持つのが、北国に根を下ろしたこの一派の地盤である。 後代宇多の作風は、板目に杢を交えて総体に肌立ち、地沸がつき地景が入る鍛えに、かねが黒みをおびて淡く白け映りの立つ点に北国の地方色が顕著に表れる。刃文は中直刃調に小互の目を連れ、小のたれや小尖り刃を交え、匂勝ちに小沸がつき、つぶらな沸を交えて金筋・砂流しがかかり、帽子は先尖りごころに小丸となって長く返るものが多い。応永頃の国久・友久のように小板目がよく錬れて精美に詰み、地刃明るく冴える優品がある一方、室町期に降るにつれて作は定型化し、身幅の割に寸の延びた短刀姿や先反りのつく姿など室町の体配を示すようになる。平国や国長には飛焼・湯走りを交えてやや皆焼状を呈し、覇気迫力に富む作もみえる。総じて、古宇多が相州上工に紛れんばかりの古色と変化を見せたのに対し、後代は肌立ちがやや粗くなり、北陸物らしい黒みのある鉄色が一段と地方色を強める点に差がある。 後代宇多を古宇多と分かつ鑑定の要点は、説示が古色の有無に置く。古宇多が来国光・国次に紛れんばかりの精良さと激しい働きを見せるのに対し、後代は地鉄の黒みと白け映り、肌立ちごころの鍛えに地方色が強まり、茎先の張る茎仕立や国の字の銘振りに見処があるとされる。主要工としては、応永頃の国久・友久を上工とし、国宗・国次・国房はそれぞれ代を重ね、文明・天文の年紀を有する作も存して時代の指標となる。能州笠師に移った国長のように、信国に通う作風を示す傍系もみえる。在銘作は比較的稀で、無銘極めや諸国に伝来した作によって同派の広がりが知られ、富山をはじめ北陸ゆかりの伝来を持つものが少なくない。
保存刀剣のうち、出来が一層優れ、保存状態も良好と認められたものです。再刃や、室町・江戸期の多くの無銘作は対象外となり、保存刀剣より高い基準が課されます。
日本美術刀剣保存協会（NBTHK）は、1948年に設立され、文化庁の監督を受ける公益財団法人で、東京・刀剣博物館に本部を置きます。専門の審査員が出品作を直接審査し、美術的・歴史的価値に応じた鑑定書を発行します。NBTHKの鑑定書は、日本刀および刀装具の真正性を示す最も広く認知された基準です。
NBTHK公式サイトReturns/exchanges limited to defects caused by shipping (except willful misconduct or gross negligence by the company); customers must contact within 72 hours of receiving the product.
